Not that accurate of course at only 1,700, but even still I was slightly surprised. Some disturbing finds there. However, I would take all this with a pinch of salt. I personally don't call rough treatment and handling torture. I don't agree that terrorists and murderers deserve the same respect and tender loving care as ordinary law abiding civilians.
I am extremely concerned about the mental health though of the troops. For every US soldier who died in Vietnam another has died through suicide and the same applies to the last Gulf War. I guess Rom would know of friends who have taken their lives.
I hope the US can do more to provide the support needed for these vulnerable men as the article acknowledges whilst there is time. Men aren't hardy and tough like they say they are after war and muscles don't mean a thing when the mind is disturbed. I think we have better provisions in the UK for this sort of thing, thanks to the NHS and many easily accessable charitable organisations.
